This release focuses on performance improvements and fixes, with the addition of notable features. The Conditionable trait enhances the Fluent class for better conditional value modification. Additionally, the relationLoaded method now supports nested relations, enabling more thorough checks on model relationships.

The new whereAttachedTo() method simplifies filtering models by BelongsToMany relationships, enhancing code readability and reducing complexity in common relationship queries for developers.

$taggedPosts = Post::whereAttachedTo($tags, 'tags')->get();

The Process facade provides a simple method to run external shell commands from your application, making it easy to check system information or interact with other tools.

$result = Process::run('date');

if ($result->successful()) {
    echo "Current system date and time: " . $result->output();
} else {
    echo "Error: " . $result->errorOutput();
}

Learn how to optimize PHPUnit/Pest tests on GitHub by splitting them into chunks for parallel execution, significantly reducing test suite runtime, as demonstrated by Oh Dear's approach.

Join the free virtual event on June 17, 2025, celebrating PHP's 30th anniversary with expert talks, discussions, and networking opportunities. Connect with the PHP community and mark this milestone.

Translation Checker helps you find missing translations in your Laravel app and even supports auto-translating them using services like OpenAI, Google Translate, and DeepL, making multilingual maintenance faster and easier.

This article demystifies how ChatGPT operates, breaking down its tokenization, training, and prediction processes. It offers developers insights into effectively using AI, emphasizing understanding and context for enhanced interaction.

Discover a no-code workflow for efficient vibe coding in Cursor. Focus on setting goals, using Planner and Executor modes, gathering updated API docs, and avoiding common error loops.